Kai Havertz “Waka Waka” Chant Lyrics (Arsenal Song)
Arsenal fans don’t just sing — they write plot twists. The Kai Havertz “Waka Waka” chant is a perfect example: part World Cup throwback, part price-tag banter, part “told you so” aimed at pundits who wrote him off too early.
Sung to Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, it’s now one of the most recognizable recent player chants in the Premier League — popping up whenever Havertz scores (especially in big moments).
Quick chant facts
- Club: Arsenal
- Player: Kai Havertz
- Tune: “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” – Shakira
- Vibe: Funny, defiant, price-tag banter
- When you’ll hear it: Right after Havertz scores / during away end celebrations
Lyrics: Kai Havertz “Waka Waka” chant
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
£60 million down the drain
Kai Havertz scores again
Note: You’ll see minor variations online (some fans swap the fee number), but this is the most commonly repeated version.
What it means (and why it’s so funny)
The whole joke is in the line “£60 million down the drain”. It’s Arsenal fans mocking the early-season narrative that Havertz was an overpriced flop — and flipping it into a chant that gets louder the more he scores.
It’s also a very “football” kind of humor: harsh on paper, but actually supportive in the moment. It turns criticism into a rallying cry — and it’s catchy enough that even neutrals end up humming it.
Where it started
The chant took off in the 2023–24 season as fans began singing it after Havertz finally got goals flowing. Clips of the away end belting it out spread fast, and once a chant lands on social media, it becomes part of the matchday ritual.
It’s also a classic example of a modern chant trend: take a globally recognizable chorus, add one punchline, and you’ve got something 50,000 people can learn instantly.
How to sing it (fan-style)
- Tempo: Same pace as Shakira’s chorus — quick, bouncy, easy to repeat
- Best moment: Right after a goal while the away end is still bouncing
- Extra flavor: Many fans clap on the “eh, eh” beats before the punchline
Why it went viral
- Instant recognition: Everyone knows the melody from the 2010 World Cup era.
- One-liner punch: The “down the drain” line is brutal-funny and memorable.
- Story arc: It tracks a redemption narrative (critics vs. goals).
- Perfect for clips: Sounds great on short phone videos (concourse, away end, post-match scenes).
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FAQ
Is the Kai Havertz chant actually supportive?
Yeah — even though the lyric sounds savage, it’s Arsenal fans owning the fee criticism and turning it into a celebration. It’s basically “laughing at the doubters.”
Why do some people sing different numbers?
Transfer fees get reported differently (and fans love exaggerating). The most common version is “£60 million,” but you’ll hear variations.
What song is it based on?
Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” — the iconic 2010 World Cup anthem hook.